q: why did gretchen cross the road? a: because vince vaughn was on the other side covered in pesto. … this is my most favorite joke of the 90s told by my hilarious friend, carrie. (yes, the one i’ve loved since 4th grade who’s the best, was in my wedding, braved a bathless safari in…
where to begin… since i last posted there has been a tidal wave of changes… new state, new city, new house, new schools. so much new, as these things go with our frequent moves. but we are settling into our new and it’s feeling a little more familiar. there’s always a period of time in…
disclosure: i’m honored to publish this post and recipe in partnership with the north american meat institute (NAMI), a contractor to the beef checkoff. summer is here and so is the beauty of the slow breakfast! one of my favorite things about not having to rush out the door in the morning is to have…
spring is here! and with it another of my favorite moments… gathering around a common table with those we love eating delicious menus of yummy food. whether yours is a large crowd or small, these grain-free mini-pies are a great addition to the dessert table. they are sweet and individually portioned, and i can’t imagine…
12 noon. a table full of foodies and plates of countless bites. that was the test kitchen table of oxmoor house, (what was until last year) the publication division of southern living, cooking light, coastal living, and more. it was there that regan jones and i first dissected, corrected, and analyzed recipes. despite gaining 20…
march brings the start of two big changes for our little family. first… my husband is promoted within the military. we are so grateful and humbled that he is being given this promotion. i’m tremendously proud of the work he does, of the hours he puts in, of the pride he takes in doing his…
when i started this blog… my boy was 3. last week he turned ELEVEN! looking back on all these years, all the moves, places we’ve called home, sisters we’ve added to the family, deployments, and changes… one thing remains true. my son is amazing. he rolls with it all, despite craving predictability. he stands up…
